BALL GROUND, Cherokee County

Arbor Cafe at Gibbs Gardens

1998 GIBBS DR BALL GROUND, GA 30107

Food

Latest score

Sep 12, 2025

City

BALL GROUND

County

Cherokee

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods prepared onsite such as salads and sandwiches not date marked. COS by writing the dates. Must use with in 7 days including the day of preparation. COS by writing dates.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed yogurt stored past expiration date. Expired on August 30th, 2025. COS by discarding.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal foods stored along with the customers food. Must store personal foods in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot dogs being thawed in the food preparation sink in standing water. Must always thaw in the refrigerator, under running water, microwave or as a part of the cooking process. COS by turning on the faucet.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed In use utensils stored in the sanitizing solution in between uses. In use utensils must be either hot held above 135 degrees or cold held below 41 degrees or must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. Must be replaced or repainted.